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- Dictionaryacquiescence/ˌakwɪˈɛsns/
noun
- 1. the reluctant acceptance of something without protest: "in silent acquiescence, she rose to her feet"
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ACQUIESCENCE definition: 1. the act of accepting or agreeing to something, often unwillingly: 2. the act of accepting or…. Learn more.
acquiescence. noun. ac· qui· es· cence ˌa-kwē-ˈe-sᵊn (t)s. Synonyms of acquiescence. 1. : passive acceptance or submission : the act of acquiescing or the state of being acquiescent. I was surprised by his acquiescence to their demands. 2. : an instance of acquiescing. Synonyms. biddability. compliance. compliancy. deference. docility. obedience.
ACQUIESCE definition: 1. to accept or agree to something, often unwillingly: 2. to accept or agree to something, often…. Learn more.
Acquiescence is agreement to do what someone wants, or acceptance of what they do even though you may not agree with it. [ formal ] Deirdre smiled her acquiescence.
ACQUIESCENCE meaning: 1. the act of accepting or agreeing to something, often unwillingly: 2. the act of accepting or…. Learn more.
Acquiescence definition: the act or condition of acquiescing or giving tacit assent; agreement or consent by silence or without objection; compliance (usually followed by to or in). See examples of ACQUIESCENCE used in a sentence.
Acquiescence is an agreement, usually a willingness to go along with what someone else suggests. "Sure, I don't mind," "That sounds like a plan," and "Good idea" — these are all ways to show your acquiescence.
Acquiescence is agreement to do what someone wants, or acceptance of what they do even though you do not agree with it. [formal] [...] More. Pronunciations of 'acquiescence' American English: ækwiɛsəns British English: ækwiesəns. More. Synonyms of 'acquiescence' • agreement, yielding, approval, acceptance [...] More.
Definition of acquiescence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
: to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively often used with in or to. Did you know? If you’re looking to give your speech a gentle, formal flair, don't give acquiesce the silent treatment. Essentially meaning "to comply quietly," acquiesce has as its ultimate source the Latin verb quiēscere, "to be quiet."
